PK-6 Major allows you to teach in preschool through sixth grade classrooms. In my mentoring, I strive to help students develop the skills and confidence to reach their goals. Cross-listed with BTC-320. Supports preservice PK-6 teachers learning to enact equitable and phenomena-based science instruction that is culturally relevant; responsive to student thinking; and engages students in disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. Students work throughout the semester as members of collaborative groups to answer and develop questions, solve problems, perform experiments, and conduct research that is intended to help them learn. Explores the use of homology and cladistics to recover phylogenies and to understand the evolution of anatomical features of vertebrates. Students are also encouraged to complete a primary research experience either through independent study or a summer internship at Alma College or another institution. Prerequisite: EDC-151, 152, 250, 255, 205, 301, 374, 375, 376. The physical, chemical and biological factors that affect fresh water organisms. Any nursing student earning a C or below in a nursing course (NUR) must repeat the course to remain in the program and progress. Includes peer teaching. Prerequisite: EDC-368 must be taken concurrently. Student teachers may not participate in significant non-teaching activities such as arts or sports without securing prior written approval from the Education Department. EDC-470Internship (5 cr), 4. Pre-approved spring term courses may be used to fulfill any of the four elective areas. An introduction to the historical, theoretical, and legal perspectives that guide special education services in school settings. For help outlining your academic plan, please talk to your academic advisor, the Registrar, or the CSO. Twelve credits of upper level BIO electives. The Secondary Education Major, requirements listed above, with a 2.5 GPA and no Education course may be taken Pass/Fail, except for 1 credit placement classes, or be graded below a 2.0 (C). Additional endorsement areas for certification must also be met with a 2.75 GPA. For Secondary Education majors, a candidate must complete the Secondary Education Program, a content endorsement area, and the Special Education Program to become endorsed in learning disabilities. Fall/Winter. Application and reflection of core teaching practices, education theories, and professional expectations to support professional growth. Includes substantive reflection assignment. Topics include reproduction, habitat selection, foraging and fighting behaviors. Requirements & Courses: Nursing: Alma College One of the two Spring Term courses taken must be a designated S course. See the Education Department for more details. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must earn a total of 136 credits, and must satisfy all general education and other Alma College graduation requirements. Course fee. A beginning course that is meant to help the pre-service teacher understand the realities of teaching and the education profession in general. Notice of Correctionto 2018-19 Academic Catalog, Notice of Correction to 2015-16 Academic Catalog, Notice of Correction to 2019- 20 Academic Catalog, Notice of Correction to 2020-21 Academic Catalog, 2020-21 Academic Catalog (COVID Revised) Updated 10.15.20. Normal cytologic structure of major tissue types in various species will be studied. Program Breakdown & Degree Requirements. Course fee. Students learn to use assistive technologies to enhance the learning of all children in ways that best meet individual needs. The academic catalog outlines your path to degree completion. Topics will likely include discussions on human migration, genetic measures of diversity, race, eugenics, genocide, among others. Required for elementary and secondary certification, and EDS major and minor. Life skills and Social-Emotional Learning. With the supervision and support of mentor teachers and clinical instructors, teacher candidates plan and enact authentic teaching experiences, assess student work, use data to plan subsequent lessons, and perform all duties appropriate for a teacher intern in a classroom setting appropriate to a certification level. The study of toxic effects of chemicals on human and ecological populations. For certification, take and pass the MTTC Integrated Science test, BIO-121 (4 cr); CHM-103 (4 cr); ENV-110 (4 cr); GEO-113 (4 cr); PSC-380 (4 cr). Quality and safety standards/ competencies of nursing practice are employed for the fundamental care of a patient within the framework of health care delivery systems. All nursing students must maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in nursing (NUR) courses. Introduction to issues and topics in instructional planning, differentiation, and instructional strategies. BIO-121 (4 cr); CHM-103 (4 cr); PHY-112 or 121 (4 cr); ENV-105 (4 cr) and 110 (4 cr); GEO-113 (4 cr); PSC-380 (4 cr). Interventions and services including diagnosis, assessment, and specific remedial techniques. At the undergraduate level, we offer more than 50 majors and programs across the health sciences, business, education, humanities and the arts, each with multiple opportunities for experiential learning. Exploration of the teaching profession through structured observation and participation in classroom settings at grade levels and subject areas appropriate for career interests. The Education Department reviews a student for admission to Student Teaching. Two elective credits in PSY. To be recommended for certification in an additional endorsement area, candidates must also pass the appropriate MTTC subject area test in that subject. Course fee. Course fee. The findings suggest college matters. Regardless of the form of the evaluation, the department shall determine the minimum criteria for passing with distinction, passing and failing. The laboratory will include dissections and demonstrations that allow students to appreciate the physical differences across the major phyla. Graduation Requirements: Students who are in the Teacher Education Certification Program shall only be deemed as satisfying graduation requirements when all required courses for certification are complete. Pass/fail only. Course fee. 2. Includes instructional practices for teaching diverse learners. Students will be placed in a home classroom and work closely with that teacher to observe, assist, and work closely with students applying psychology principles and learning theories. The course includes study of concepts in human development - cognitive, affective, physical, emotional, moral, and social; study of learning, motivation, and assessment; developmentally appropriate practice; an overview of processes of human development in childhood and adolescence with a focus on socialization and education; and study of the influences of family, community, and culture on education. Includes substantive reflection assignment. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission and junior standing EDC-103 and 130; and at least 3 credits of upper-level EDC credits; TEP Approval; Junior Standing. The student will examine how policies and programs impact outcomes and determinants within current urban and global health care settings. Supervision by faculty and sponsoring organization. Other EDC courses (to reach 36-cr total in the major). the variety in human cultures, societies, histories and aesthetic and ethical systems both within their own nation and in the larger global community; the interrelationships between different parts of the global community; their own place within and responsibility to this community. Investigation of population, community and ecosystem structure, dynamics and energetics. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and mathematics as determined by Alma College. The basic elements of the immune system that govern the innate and adaptive immune responses will be covered. Student Computer Requirements and Recommendations Live embryos and developmental morphology of vertebrates. Provides the theoretical base to further prepare nurses to become competent to care for the health of people. Concurrent to EDC 504. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. Course fee. In addition to the major requirements listed below, each student must fulfill the college's degree and general education distributive requirements as outlined in the academic catalog. May be taken more than once for credit. Topics in instructional planning, teaching, and assessment are explored in-depth for specific subject areas. Development of a philosophy of a professional nursing role is approached from a perspective of the Alma College tradition, social justice, reflective thinking and a values-centered professional education. Requirements & Courses: Business: Alma College The form of the comprehensive evaluation of any department will be determined by the department. Required for secondary certification. Survey of special teaching methods in students major field of social studies. Alma College - Alma, MI (Address, Phone, and Hours) - County Office The interrelationship of the patient, health, nursing and the environment are explored and practiced within a medical-surgical setting. Must take EDC-130 concurrently. Barriers and challenges which interfere with high school completion and transitioning to the post-secondary setting will be discussed. Introduction to the teaching of exceptional students. There are also testing fees beginning with the NUR 210 and 211 courses, which are taken during the spring term of a students sophomore year. Survey of a selected topic chosen for study. Applications must be filed by November 15 of the academic year prior to directed teaching. Six weeks in the clinical setting with a mentor special education teacher. Provides the theoretical base to prepare professional nurses to administer safe-effective, evidenced based practice care for the medical-surgical adult patient. These credits will include ENG 101 (or its equivalent) during the first year of residency as well as at least one upper-level Quill course (2 or 4 credits) in the students major field of study. For certification, take and pass the MTTC Social Studies test. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing; EDC-203 concurrently, An overview of psychological theories and research applied to classroom learning. A 40-hour field experience to provide hands-on, realistic yet transitional experience/opportunity for those interested in teaching at the high school or middle school level. Quality and safety standards/competencies of nursing practice for the adult mental health population are explored and practiced within the framework of health care delivery systems. Alma College is a private institution established in 1886 with city setting located at Alma.It is ranked 141 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2018. Requirements & Courses Major Requirements Thirty-six credits, which must include: Core (20 cr): BIO-121, 221, 222, 223, 290, and 490 Electives (16 cr; complete 4-cr per group): Evolution and Genetics (4 cr): BIO-204 or 360 Ecology and Biodiversity (4 cr): BIO-215, 302, 309, 319, and 361 Form and Function (4 cr): BIO-205, 207, 305, 387 or IPH-232 Required for secondary certification. Characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities. 4 Credits, Upper Level Quill courses in Art History from the following: ART-212, 213, 215M, 319. Introduction to issues and topics in the historical context of schooling and current issues in education, assessment, and the professional roles of educators.